So, i ride an SX Trail as my 'do it all mountain cross trail long distance play epic' bike, and wanted to sort a DH bike out for the occasional trip to somewhere with uplifts. It's been a while since i researched this topic, and wanted to canvass opinion from the STW massive.
Bike needs to...
be pretty strong (i'm a fatty)
have at least 8" travel (to be any different from my SX)
Be active , so it has similar feel to my SX.
I'll be doing...
occasional uplifts (France, Scotland, Canada)
fast and wild rocky trails, but not too many big jumps (i'm a old man)
Some 'walk-up' trails sessioning (Wales, North Downs mainly)
I also want it to be fairly simple to set up, i can deal with a bike which wont win a DH world cup... because nor will i.
So, whaddaya reckon? i was tempted by a Demo8, because it's close to what i know already, or maybe some kind of VP bike (as i like active travel).
Thanks for any opinions...
lardman.

